Office for Disability Issues policy paper: Disabled People’s Rights –...
The UN asked for more information on how the UK is implementing the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities in April 2017. The UK Government responded in July 2017.
View ArticleJust Fair and Doctors of the World paper: Right to Health for All
In a June 2017 position paper, Just Fair and Doctors of the World identify data-sharing between NHS and the Home Office as a threat to patients' human rights.
View ArticleGEO consultation – Caste in Great Britain and Equality Law (Extended Deadline)
The Government Equalities Office (GEO) launched a public consultation on caste in Great Britain and Equality Law in March 2017. Responses must be made by 18 July 2017, and in particular, views are...
View ArticleBright Blue report: Britain Breaking Barriers – Strengthening Human Rights...
In this country, as a result of discrimination, too many people are held back because of who they are rather than what they do, finds a July 2017 Bright Blue report.
View ArticleUnison Legal Victory: ‘A massive win for our union and a massive win for all...
In July 2017, the Supreme Court ruled in favour of Unison, making workplace tribunal fees unlawful. Unison launched a legal battle which argued that the fees of up to £1,200 discriminated against...
View ArticleGovernment Equalities Office announcement: Gender Recognition Act Consultation
The Government Equalities Office (GEO) has announced new proposals to streamline and de-medicalise the process for changing gender. A consultation on the Gender Recognition Act 2004 will be launched in...
View ArticleNational AIDS Trust report: HIV and Finance
Living with a disability or long-term condition like HIV increases the risk of financial exclusion and can have a significant impact on finances, finds a July 2017 report by the National AIDS Trust.
View ArticleNational AIDS Trust report: PIP and HIV
It is time to look again at Personal Independence Payment (PIP), finds a July 2017 report by the National AIDS Trust.
View ArticleScottish Government consultation: Socio-Economic Duty
The Scottish Government has published a July 2017 consultation paper asking for views on how public authorities can meet the requirements of the new socio-economic duty.
View ArticleCourt of Appeal judgement: ‘a child is foremost a child before he or she is a...
The Court of Appeal have restated the principle that 'a child is foremost a child before he or she is a refugee.'This was part of a July 2017 judgement from Lord Justice Underhill and Lord Justice...
View ArticleEHRC report: Fair Opportunities for All – a Strategy to Reduce Pay Gaps in...
The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) have published an August 2017 strategy to reduce pay gaps in Britain.
View ArticleTrades Union Congress analysis: ‘Black Workers with A-Levels Earn 10% Less...
Black workers with degrees face a 14% pay gap (£2.63 less per hour), while those with higher education certs and diplomas face a 20% gap (£2.98 less per hour). This is according to an August 2017...
View ArticleBright Blue report: Fighting for Freedom
'Conservatives today are sceptical of the Human Rights Act', finds an August 2017 Bright Blue report. Fighting for Freedom (pdf) explores the development and importance of human rights in England. In...
View ArticleHouse of Commons Library briefing paper: Gypsies and Travellers
Children from Gypsy and Traveller communities attain and progress significantly below the national average throughout compulsory education.
View ArticleUN policy paper: A Call to Action to End Forced Labour, Modern Slavery and...
On 19 September 2017, during the 72nd Meeting of the UN General Assembly, 37 Member States and Observer States endorsed this Call to Action: to End Forced Labour, Modern Slavery, and Human Trafficking
View ArticleBrexit, Equality and the Repeal Bill: Briefing for Members
This briefing considers the effect of the European Union (Withdrawal) Bill (the Bill) and the risks and opportunities it presents to equality and human rights law. It outlines areas where the EDF...
View ArticleHuman Rights and Climate Change: SHRC submission on Climate Bill
The Scottish Government launched a consultation on climate change legislation in June 2017. The Scottish Human Rights Commission has responded, recommending that the Government "explicitly integrate...
View ArticleDetention Forum briefing – Immigration Detention in the United Kingdom
It is time to implement radical and fundamental change to create a fair and humane migration governance system, says a September 2017 briefing from the Detention Forum.
View ArticleWEC inquiry: Tackling Inequalities Faced by Gypsy, Roma and Traveller...
The Women and Equalities Select Committee (WEC) is continuing an inquiry into the inequalities faced by Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities.
View ArticleWEC inquiry: Fathers and the Workplace
The Women and Equalities Select Committee (WEC) is continuing an inquiry into whether fathers are being failed in the workplace. Starting in September 2017, WEC is taking forward the evidence it...
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